Nikon
D610
Affordable 24MP full-frame DSLR entry with dual SD slots and proven Nikon color.
$1,999
Launch priceReleased Oct 2013
Sony
Alpha 1 II
50MP stacked flagship with 30fps RAW, 8K video, and Sony's fastest hybrid performance.
$6,499
Launch priceReleased Nov 2024
Alpha 1 II is 11.1 years newer.
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Wins
D610
Wins
Alpha 1 II
2 categories tied
Which would you choose?
TL;DR — Key differences
- BAlpha 1 II has higher AF points / zones (759 vs 39)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher Max video bit rate (150 Mbps vs 24 Mbps)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher ISO max (native) (32,000 vs 6,400)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher EVF resolution (9,437,184 vs 2,360,000)
- BAlpha 1 II has higher RAW buffer depth (200 frames vs 60 frames)
Key specs at a glance
Size and weight, to scale
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D610
141 × 113 × 82 mm
840 g (1.85 lb / 29.63 oz)
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85.6 × 54 mm
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Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 × 83 mm
743 g (1.64 lb / 26.21 oz)
D610 is 1mm thinner than Alpha 1 II but it is also 5mm wider and 16mm taller.
D610 is 97 g heavier than Alpha 1 II.
Depth (front-to-back): 82mm D610 · 83mm Alpha 1 II
Back view, to scale
Width × Height — same proportions as the front of the body.
D610
141 × 113 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 97 mm
Top view, to scale
Width × Depth (front-to-back) — see which body is chunkier on the table.
D610
141 × 82 mm
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85.6 × 54 mm
Alpha 1 II
136 × 83 mm
Sensor size, to scale
D610
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Alpha 1 II
35.9 × 24 mm · Full Frame
862 mm² area
Lens ecosystem
Native lens selection
D610
Nikon F
270+
native lenses available
Alpha 1 II
✓ more lensesSony E
350+
native lenses available
Counts include current first-party and major third-party native autofocus lenses.
Use-case scoring
Which one for what?
Algorithmic scores from verified specs · 10 = best in class
Why pick one over the other
Reasons to choose
D610
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 141, 113, 82
Card types
Adds SD, SDHC, SDXC
Codecs
Adds MPEG-4
Subject recognition
Adds Vehicle
Reasons to choose
Alpha 1 II
AF low-light limit
-4 EV vs -1 EV — lower is better
Dimensions (W×H×D mm)
Adds 136.1, 96.9, 82.9
Card types
Adds CFexpress Type A, SD UHS-II
AF points / zones
759 vs 39 — higher is better
Max video bit rate
150 Mbps vs 24 Mbps — higher is better
ISO max (native)
32,000 vs 6,400 — higher is better
Codecs
Adds XAVC HS, XAVC S, XAVC S-I…
EVF resolution
9,437,184 vs 2,360,000 — higher is better
Both cameras share
- ✓AA filter — Both support aa filter
- ✓ISO min (native) — Both 100
- ✓Eye AF — Both support eye af
- ✓Animal / bird AF — Both support animal / bird af
- ✓Pre-Capture / Pre-Release — Both support pre-capture / pre-release
- ✓In-body stabilization (IBIS) — Both support in-body stabilization (ibis)
Pros & cons at a glance
Editorially curated highlights and trade-offs.
D610
Pros
- ✓Affordable full-frame
- ✓Dual SD slots
- ✓24MP sensor
- ✓Good used market
Cons
- –Superseded
- –No 4K
- –DSLR platform
Alpha 1 II
Pros
- ✓50MP stacked sensor
- ✓30fps blackout-free burst
- ✓8K 30p video
- ✓Best Sony AF
Cons
- –Very expensive
- –Complex menus
- –Large files
Decided which one is right for you?
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Nikon D610
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Full specifications
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Frequently asked
Quick answers generated from verified specs.
Which is better for video, D610 or Alpha 1 II?
Alpha 1 II scores 9.5/10 versus 4.5/10 for D610 — 8K recording for future-proof footage.
What's the resolution difference between the D610 and Alpha 1 II?
D610 is 24.3 MP and Alpha 1 II is 50.1 MP, so the Alpha 1 II captures more detail for cropping and large prints.
Do the D610 and Alpha 1 II have in-body image stabilization?
D610 has 6-stop in-body image stabilization, while Alpha 1 II has 8.5-stop in-body image stabilization.
Which shoots faster bursts — the D610 or the Alpha 1 II?
D610 reaches 15 fps electronic. Alpha 1 II reaches 30 fps electronic.
What's the weight difference between the D610 and Alpha 1 II?
D610 weighs 840 g and Alpha 1 II weighs 743 g, so the Alpha 1 II is 97 g lighter.
Do the D610 and Alpha 1 II record 4K video?
D610: 4K up to 60p. Alpha 1 II: 8K (max), 4K up to 120p.
Are the D610 and Alpha 1 II weather sealed?
D610: Yes. Alpha 1 II: Yes.
How much does each cost?
D610 launched at $1,999 and Alpha 1 II at $6,499. The D610 is $4,500 less.
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Specs sourced from manufacturer data. Use-case scores algorithmically derived. Last reviewed July 2026.
Product images courtesy of Nikon and Sony press materials.